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Smoky Quartz

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Smoky Quartz and Variscite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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2.65
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
{0110} Indistinct
7
SiO2
 
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2.42-2.58
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
[010] perfect
4-5
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Smoky Quartz and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz and Variscite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Smoky Quartz and Variscite chemical formula.

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Smoky Quartz and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz Vs Variscite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is whereas that of Variscite is .